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Pivot points powered by BrandpieFrom Wall Street to Wireless: Turning Networks into Empires with CEO of Extreme Networks, Ed Meyercord - Episode 18A young Ed Meyercord grew up in New York City, fascinated by ambitions of Wall Street. But under the surface, he always had the itch to run something of his own…He’s now been at the helm of Extreme Networks for over 15 years, proving that the potent combination of ambition and people-focused growth is a winning combo…The reach of Extreme Networks ranges from the Burj Khalifa to Old Trafford, and from Taylor Swift concerts to Samsung, cementing themselves in a market like no other.Join Ed as he shares the pivotal moment...2025-07-1042 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieForging a Path from BP to the Board with Board Director and Former-BP Marketing VP, Anna Catalano - Episode 17Anna Catalano’s journey from oil industry titans to a prolific board career is truly global.Playing a vital role in BP’s rebranding early in her career was proof-enough that Anna is a special talent in business - backed up by an unparalleled ability to build genuine, lasting business relationships.Today we explore how Anna built a career that spans the globe, developed a unique personal narrative, and prepared her move into a board career decades before it even happened…Key takeaways from this episode:Sow the seeds for career opportunities earlyD...2025-06-2644 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieRevolutionising the Home Through Bootstrapping Brilliance with Founder of Swyft, Keiran Hewkin - Episode 16The concept of a sofa in a box is so simple it’s genius - but the real genius lies in how you grow such a business from the ground up.Keiran Hewkin is the CEO & Co-Founder of Swyft, a leader whose success is built upon the ability to embrace failure, break things, and bring a laser-focused vision to life.Join us to explore how Keiran built a brand through bootstrapping, boldness, and brutal simplicity.Key takeaways from this episode:Kieran's journey as proof that curiosity and grit can transform an industrySimplicity as...2025-06-1246 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieLessons from the Frontline of American Politics with President & CEO of the Financial Technology Association, Penny Lee - Episode 15Penny Lee is one of very few people with a front row seat to a presidential election campaign, the Clintons’ humble intelligence, and the Lehman Brothers collapse in 2008.Her journey spans both sides of the public and private sector equation - having extracted herself from politics, she’s now President and CEO of the Financial Technology Association in the U.S. Join us on Pivot Points and go behind the scenes of American politics as we discover the most powerful word in leadership, the culture shock between public and private sector life, and the invaluable advic...2025-05-2938 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieTurning 10 Years at LinkedIn Into Startup Success with Evidenza’s Co-Founder, Jon Lombardo - Episode 14From titans of industry, to innovative underdogs, Jon Lombardo has a knack for combining the power of personal relationships with an eye for the future.That’s how he’s made the leap from LinkedIn to the cutting edge of AI marketing, as Co-Founder of Evidenza.Join us as we draw on Jon’s multicultural experiences, learn to avoid being blindsided in business, and find out why we’re all still underhyping AI.Key takeaways from this episode:Paradigm Shifts: Jon’s career has been defined by surfing major paradigm shifts, from China's ec...2025-05-1550 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieUnleashing Creativity: The Art of Chasing the Inspiration Within with CEO of The Institute of Imagination, Martin Allen Morales - Episode 13Martin Allen Morales’ career spans industries and companies which most would only dream of working within: Apple, EMI, Disney and Ceviche.But for dreams to be formed, you need imagination - as CEO of the Institute of Imagination he’s empowering kids to reimagine their future just as he did.We’re treated to a journey like no other on Pivot Points this week, as Martin takes us from his upbringing in Peru, to launching a Paddington-approved restaurant, to working with the Jonas Brothers, and so much more.Key takeaways from this episode:Crea...2025-05-0140 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieAuthenticity At The Top: The Perks of Leading with Purpose with CEO of Ampa, Sarah Walker-Smith - Episode 12Creativity and professionalism are not always polar opposites - Sarah Walker-Smith shows that they’re two sides of the same coin.Between musical and acting aspirations, and leadership within huge businesses like Shakespeare Martineau and Ampa, she’s focused on bringing purpose to her teams and empowering them to be their true selves.Join us on Pivot Points to discover how Sarah overcame impostor syndrome, why you need to go slow to move fast, and her inventive use of a shadow board.Key takeaways from this episode:Personal purpose and authenticity are vita...2025-04-1742 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieA Masterclass in Marketing, Brand Building and Culture with Fasthosts’ Managing Director, Rupert Bedell - Episode 11Rupert Bedell started life as an aspiring engineer, but through roles at Natwest, HSBC, American Express and countless others, he’s morphed into a marketing master.Now taking on the Managing Director role at Fasthosts, he’s pivoted from transforming titans to nurturing a challenger brand…Learn to navigate the ever-changing world of performance marketing, discover the secrets to curating culture, and the art of changing industries.Key takeaways from this episode:The transformation of marketing in the technological age, shifting from creativity to performanceRupert's remarkable journey from engineering to finance to market...2025-04-0344 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieThe Crucible Moments That Reforge a Leader with Former-CEO of The Body Shop & Charles Tyrwhitt, David Boynton - Episode 10Over the course of a remarkable 30-year career, David Boynton has led some of the world's most prominent brands, including L'Occitane, Charles Tyrwhitt, and The Body Shop. It’s a journey that’s taken him through transformative moments and challenges at every stage, bestowing him with pivotal learnings around leadership, growth, and culture.Join us this week to discover the ‘crucible moments’ in which David was thrown into the fire, and emerged reforged…This episode covers:The critical role of a clear, meaningful organisational purpose, exemplified through David’s work with The Body ShopNavi...2025-03-2040 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieThe Art of Excelling in a ‘Squiggly Career’ with The Marketing Society’s CEO, Sophie Devonshire - Episode 9Sophie Devonshire’s career could be described as ‘squiggly’, but in business she’s a laser-focused CEO with an infallible eye for marketing and team-building.Drawing on experiences from Coca Cola and Proctor and Gamble, she’s mastered the art of ‘leading with speed’, building purposeful pauses into business, and shaping roles to play into a team’s strengths.Her leadership now is shaped by countless pivotal moments in her career, so join us as we discover how The Marketing Society’s CEO shaped her entrepreneurial lens.Key takeaways from this episode:Navigating a "squi...2025-03-0742 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieCesare Ragazzi’s Revival: How to Breathe New Life Into a Brand with CRLAB Chairman, Andrea Mandel-Mantello - Episode 8Investing in a bankrupt business isn’t usually the most appealing option, but for Andrea Mandel-Mantello, it was a stroke of genius…The Cesare Ragazzi name was known throughout Italy when Andrea took over. Through a strong rebrand, resilience, and passion for improving people’s lives, Andrea’s brand now brings those values to a staggering 26 countries.Join us on Pivot Points to discover how Andrea brought a household name back from the brink of bankruptcy.Key takeaways from this episode:How Andrea took a bankrupt company and breathed new life into the Cesa...2025-02-2042 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieThe Anthropy Story: The Lessons From Military Service Shaping Britain’s Bright Future with Founder, John O'Brien MBE - Episode 7Before creating one of the largest gatherings of future makers in the UK, John O’Brien MBE has had an incredible career path, from serving as an army officer to leading major initiatives with the Prince of Wales' charities. He's now embarked on an ambitious mission to bring together leaders from across sectors to help build a better Britain. Join me as we explore John’s perspective on creating new platforms, purpose and impact, adaptability, transferable skills, and the pivotal moments that have shaped his journey.Key takeaways from this episode:The many m...2025-02-0642 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieBecome a Better You By Harnessing AI with Ex-Dragon and Co-Founder of Implement AI, Piers Linney - Episode 6Piers Linney is a name you’ll know from Dragons’ Den or Secret Millionaire, but his wider career journey paints the fascinating portrait of a multi-talented, resilient and forward-thinking entrepreneur.Currently the Co-Founder of Implement AI, he’s a fascinating individual whose expertise on the role of AI in the future should incite CEOs this year to have a pivotal moment of their own.In this episode of Pivot Points, Piers talks us through the impact of mentors and social capital, the importance of learning from your failures, why AI should be your personal sidekick, and mu...2025-01-2339 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieConducting the Clean Energy Transition: Relevate Power’s CEO Matthew Wenger on Values-Based Leadership and Innovative Energy Solutions - Episode 5Matthew Wenger’s entrepreneurial story can be traced back to the age of just 8 years old, and from that point, Matt’s journey culminates in his current role spearheading the renewable energy transition.He’s Harvard-educated, musically gifted, and a fantastic CEO of Relevate Power, so join us for this episode of Pivot Points to discover the moments that shaped his path to leadership, and the vision of a cleaner future for energy.Key takeaways from this episode:Matthew Wenger's early entrepreneurial spiritLessons learned through music, theatre, and early business venturesThe importance of building engage...2025-01-0949 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieDitching Profit for Prosperity: How to Build a Long-Term Institution with Griffith University Professor, Nick Barter - Episode 4This week’s podcast guest is one whose biggest pivot was finding a way for businesses to better fulfil their potential, but shifting from the corporate world to academia - Griffith University’s, Nick Barter.Nick talks Dave through the need for narrative and purpose beyond profit, bringing emotion into decision-making, and why your demography is your destiny.This episode covers:Professor Nick Barter's career journey from business to academia, driven by his desire for long-term value creationThe importance of an organisation's narrative and purpose beyond pure profitIncorporating emotional and purpose-driven decision-making in business, and...2024-12-2329 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieMe vs We: The Greatest Lesson Any Good Leader Can Learn with Venture Philanthropist, Paul Donovan - Episode 3When you’re driven by a personal purpose, as Paul Donovan has been, then the focus that you pour into a business becomes so much more powerful.Now in what he describes as his ‘third career’, Paul’s philanthropic endeavours give him the drive to change lives - one such endeavour being The Artis Foundation, of which he’s a Patron.Paul’s illustrious career is studded with fascinating stories of turning around companies and finding his own mission, particularly through his prior CEO roles at ODEON, Arqiva and Eircom.His is a journey well...2024-12-1240 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieBecome a Cultural Chameleon: How Baker Tilly’s CEO Adapts to New Business Cultures with Francesca Lagerberg - Episode 2When you take on leadership in a new business, the people you rely on might not be sitting in the same places you’re used to.Our latest Pivot Points Podcast guest is Baker Tilly International’s CEO, Francesca Lagerberg - a leader whose experience with handling changes within a firm is equally as shrewd as with personal change.Francesca joins Brandpie’s Founder, Dave Allen, to discuss the fusion of tech with humanity, the role of joy in being an effective leader, embracing cultural shifts, and how you find your advocates in the midst of a c...2024-11-2839 min
The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia#1 - Jo Kerr - The power of purpose and why it mattersWelcome to the first-ever episode of The Whole Truth: Leadership Stories with Sarah Perugia!This episode is with the wonderful Jo Kerr, Head of Purpose at Brandpie, who has over 25 years of experience helping businesses become more purpose-driven.Having built experience laterally in business strategy, insights, brand, culture, and communications, she now applies this combined experience to helping large, complex B2B organisations transform through the power of purpose.In this episode, we discuss:Jo’s journey and how she’s helping global organisations uncover and operationalise their purpose, aligning their mission with...2024-11-1827 min
Pivot points powered by BrandpieHow the Royal Albert Hall Became a Home to All with Chief Executive, James Ainscough - Episode 1There are few jobs cooler than Chief Executive of the Royal Albert Hall, but with that comes a responsibility to uphold its culture, legacy, and long-term vision.That tall order has been a responsibility and a pleasure for James Ainscough, being a part of the Royal Albert Hall for over a decade. The fascinating pivotal moments he shares with us in this week’s podcast come from both his journey, and that of the hall itself...Join us as we break down James’ golden balance of creativity and business savvy, his total devotion to collaboration, and...2024-11-1440 min
The Responsible Edge PodcastEpisode 47: Rewiring Business | The Power of Thinking Differently for Real ImpactIn this episode, sustainability strategist and systems thinker Louisa Harris shares her insights on how purpose-driven business are reimagining narratives to transform strategy, drive innovation and deliver impact. Drawing from her experience as a tutor for the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership and Head of Sustainability and Systems Change at Brandpie, Louisa discusses the importance of courageous leadership, thinking differently, and making sustainability part of everyone’s role.2024-10-311h 01
Pivot points powered by BrandpieWelcome to Pivot points powered by BrandpieHello and welcome to Pivot Points.The podcast that delves deep into the expertise of visionary leaders who’ve successfully taken their business, through a complex pivotal moment to unlock growth. We’ll share with you how CEOs handle these critical inflection points, from leadership changes, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures to jumping an ‘S’ Curve or making a category pivot to drive future success. Pivot Points is for C-Suite executives and anyone aspiring to leadership who want to learn how the emotional levers of change – purpose, brand and culture – are critical to successfully n...2024-10-2901 min
Spotlight On PodcastSpotlight On with Dave Allen, Founder of BrandpieIn this episode, The Barton Partnership's Founder and CEO, Nicholas Barton, sits down with Dave Allen, Founder of Brandpie, an independent consultancy specialising in purpose-driven transformation. Here, he shares his career journey and experience working alongside Sir Martin Sorrell and emphasises the crucial role of corporate purpose and employee engagement, advocating for the seamless integration of purpose across all aspects of a business.He also reflects on contemporary leadership challenges, underscoring the importance of adaptability in today's ever-evolving business landscape. Furthermore, he highlights the critical value of placing trust in your team as a catalyst f...2023-10-3137 min
Business Purpose TrendsCEOs and purpose - The latest survey resultsWelcome to the Business Purpose Trends podcast.
What are CEOs thinking, saying and doing in the business purpose realm? This week we look at some headline findings from Brandpie's CEO Survey 2023.
Here are the links mentioned in the episode: Brandpie's CEO Purpose Report 2023, Interview with Rik Haslam (see Eps 3 & 4) and The Cluster Initiative free webinar event.
These are short, sharp and to-the-point updates. You can get in touch with me via trends@philpreston.com.au or use this form to submit questions, insights or views.
I'm a business and purpose trends ke...2023-10-0206 min
Good Copy Bad Copy Archives - RadixB2BQ&A 101: How important is correct grammar in B2B content?This month, we answer a question that haunts any B2B content writer who’s ever argued about whether their copy needs to match what a client or stakeholder learned at school: how much do we really need to follow the “rules” of grammar?
Andy Bacon says: “The question I’ve got for you is whether grammar is important in copywriting. So, for example, may we start a sentence with ‘and’?”
As anyone who’s been near social media will tell you, this debate gets pretty heated. So to answer the question, we found someone with experience on...2021-10-2700 minB2B Q&A | Your B2B content questions, answeredB2BQ&A 101: How important is correct grammar in B2B content?This month, we answer a question that haunts any B2B content writer who’s ever argued about whether their copy needs to match what a client or stakeholder learned at school: how much do we really need to follow the “rules” of grammar?
Andy Bacon says: “The question I’ve got for you is whether grammar is important in copywriting. So, for example, may we start a sentence with ‘and’?”
As anyone who’s been near social media will tell you, this debate gets pretty heated. So to answer the question, we found someone with experience on...2021-10-2700 min
Communication Strategy That WorksDo you have a purpose? What it is and why you need one for your business'Purpose' is a term used by businesses and entrepreneurs to define what they do and believe in. But what does it mean, and is it something you can implement in your startup or growing business? In this 'Deep Dive' episode, I talk to Nick Ranger, a brand strategy expert who is the Managing Partner for a global consulting team at Brand Pie, a boutique brand transformation agency. Brand pie recently released their annual CEO purpose report, and Nick joins me today to talk to you about the findings. You will learn what purpose is, and...2021-05-2024 min
CES C Space StudioMaryLee Sachs, CEO, BrandpieJames Kotecki of C Space Studio speaks with MaryLee Sachs, CEO, Brandpie. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-01-1309 min
Find and Communicate Your PurposeJoin us on Women Lead Radio as Eileen Gaffen, your host of Reputation and Influence, has a conversation with MaryLee Sachs, US CEO of Brandpie Inc, on organizations with real purpose as a north star reap the benefits. We'll explore where purpose is having the biggest impact - with employees, customers, investors, society.
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